Pope Leo Names LGBTQ-Affirming, Pro-Migrant Bishop to Lead Monterey

Bishop Ramón Bejarano of San Diego — once apologized to LGBTQ Catholics and stood with migrants in court, signaling the pontiff’s inclusive vision for the Church.

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Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ramón Bejarano, an auxiliary bishop from San Diego, as the new Bishop of Monterey in California.

On paper it’s a routine announcement, but it speak…